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Masters of Business Administration in Global Leadership
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Program Objectives

Richfield College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Option in Global Leadership is graduate degree program focused on preparing the students to contribute to the management and the leadership of the entities that have active presence in the global business operations. The program offers a solid foundation in business administration with its focus on executive and global leadership. The program not only covers the functional business knowledge but it prepares its graduates to take leadership responsibilities in today’s complex world business and relations.

Career Opportunities

The program is preparing our graduates to contribute to their international organizations and business enterprises through global awareness, citizenship, and responsibility, recognition of cultural diversity ethics and their dynamics, utilization of new information and communication technologies and resources, and development of innovate and humane solutions and alternatives. Our graduates learn to respect human dignity, environment, and the value of global peace and cooperation.

Admission Requirements

  • Completion, submission, and approval of the application form and the supporting documents, including the payment of the required fees.
  • A bachelor or a higher degree with a minimum “C” grade points average from a nationally accredited educational institute of higher learning in the United States or from an equivalent foreign institute. All foreign documents including certificate and transcripts are subject to evaluation and validation by Richfield College’s admissions office. Certified English translated copies must accompany all documents in a foreign language.
  • Proficiency in English evidenced by one of the following:
    • 70% or above passing score on Richfield college English Proficiency Examination (RCEPE), or

    • A score of 600 or above on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), corresponding to a score of 100 or above on the internet-based (iBT), or

    • High School Diploma or a minimum of one (1) year college education at an institution with English as its official instructional language.

    • A Statement of Purpose (SOP) written by the applicant, outlining his/her academic goals while pursing graduate study at Richfield College. This document must be submitted as a part of the application documents for admission.

    • The GMAT score is required for admission. This score may be substituted by the GRE— including the GRE revised General Test—as an alternative. GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years and must be taken before the submission of application for admission. Applicants who have not taken the GMAT/GRE exam conditioned upon the submission and approval of the other required admission documents and criteria will be admitted conditionally to the program and must take and submit the GMAT/GRE test results within a year of their admissions to the graduate program. Applicants with a bachelor degree with a GPA of over 3.5 or higher may request a waiver of the GMAT requirement. Upon approval of the applicant's eligibility to pursue graduate studies, the admissions will notify the applicant of the approval of the waiver.

    • Employment verification letter verifying present or prior employment in a managerial or executive position.

    • Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the application’s ability and qualifications to pursue graduate studies and research.

Program Course Requirements

Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership program is made of 36 semester units in the following areas:
-   Core Courses (12 units) based on the previously described general education courses

-   Major  Courses  (15  units)

-   Elective  Courses  (6  units)

-   Capstone  Course  (3  units)

 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Leadership

 

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SUBJECT/COURSE

In-Class Hours

Total Clock Hours

Semester Credit Units

 

Core Required Courses (12 Units)

GCC 500

Research Methodologies and Applications

 

45

 

45

 

3

GCC 510

Information Technology Tools

 

45

 

45

 

3

GCC 520

Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security

 

45

 

45

 

3

GCC 530

Global Collaboration and Communication

 

45

 

45

 

3

GCC 500 Research Methodologies and Applications
The course covers research methods, tools and applications at a graduate level, with an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research methods adapted from multiple disciplines and applied to real-world research projects. The students will use information technology and traditional tools and methods during the course.

GCC 510 Information Technology Tools
The course introduces information technology systems and software available to managers in decision-making, system analysis and design, and productivity. Using office productivity and project development software packages completes a number of course projects.

GCC 520 Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security
The course addresses information ethics, privacy, and security issues, laws, and challenges in today’s business and institutional settings. Students will have opportunities to debate on these important topics and to develop strategies and solutions suited for organization with diverse global infrastructures.

GCC 530 Global Collaboration and Communication

The course covers a variety of communication and collaboration techniques and tools available to professionals both in physical and cyber environments. Traditional communication media, including print and presentation, as well as virtual media like digital communications, online collaboration, and web-based communications are covered.

 

Major Courses 15 Units

GMC 551

Global Institutions and Organizational Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

GMC 552

 

Global Leadership Seminars

 

45

 

45

 

3

GMC 553

 

Global Finance and Commerce

 

45

 

45

 

3

GMC 554

Global Culture, Politics, and Economy

 

45

 

45

 

3

GMC 555

Global Markets, Logistics and Transportation

 

45

 

45

 

3

GMC 551 Global Institutions and Organization
The course covers the basic principles of organizational management and their applications in different global institutional settings. The topics included world organizations, global enterprise, institutional leadership, and global organizational interdependence.

GMC 552 Global Leadership Seminars
Topics covered include global managerial and leadership issues including resource allocation, conservation management, global staffing, bench marking, global collaboration, and contract management.

GMC 553 Global Finance and Commerce
Topics covered in this course include global financial markets, institutions, and banking, global commerce, e-commerce, global trade infrastructures and agreements, and international business entities and regulations.

GMC 554 Global Culture, Politics, and Economy
Living in a culturally, economically, and politically complex world requires global vision and understanding. This course covers the important issues related to our world cultures, economies, and political systems.

GMC 555 Global Markets, Logistics and Transportation
This course covers the global markets and their effects on managerial decisions as well as the logistics, transportation issues and alternatives in conducting global leadership. Global supply chain logistics systems, such as supplies, storage, materials handling, production, inventory, orders, and transportation systems are also covered.

 

Elective Courses (6 Units, any two courses)

 

LTC 551

Global Logistics and Transportation Systems

 

30

 

45

 

3

 

LTC 552

 

Supply Chain Management Systems

 

30

 

45

 

3

 

LTC 553

 

Business Logistics Strategies

 

30

 

45

 

3

 

LTC 554

 

Distribution Modeling Seminar

 

30

 

45

 

3

 

ISC 551

 

Managing Information security

 

30

 

45

 

3

ISC 552

Information Systems privacy, Ethics, and Law

 

30

 

45

 

3

ISC 553

 

Security Planning and Control

 

30

 

45

 

3

ISC 554

 

Global Networks and Web Security

 

30

 

45

 

3

LTC 551 Global Logistics and Transportation Systems
This course covers global Logistics and transportation with a focus on logistics systems,  intra/inter-firm  relations, customer service, material  management, inventory, information systems, and organization of  the  logistics  and transportation  functions.

LTC 552 Supply Chain Management Systems
This course covers today’s supply chain management systems with an emphasis on transportation and logistics systems. The course examines different alternatives and the best options in optimizing the use of available resources in the supply chain management cycle.

LTC 553 Business Logistics Strategies
An introduction to a study of the business and logistics of supply chain management. Topics include the flow of raw materials, works-in-progress, and finished goods through the supply chain. Particular emphasis is given to the design of strategies for  channels  of distribution,  management  of  inventory, evaluation of  transportation alternatives,  information flow, facility location, outsourcing of third-party relationships, and the rapidly expanding field of logistics information technology.

LTC 5 5 4 Distribution Modeling Seminar
This course requires knowledge of a wide range of logistics terms and concepts. Students are required to read extensively from the current literature in the field and to demonstrate proficiency in developing distribution models using system development and information technology tools.

ISC 551 Managing Information Security
This course examines different options available in managing information security in an organization. It  covers information security issues and concerns related to data, software, hardware, people, and environments. Different security and controls are covered.

ISC 552 Information Systems Privacy, Ethics, and Law
This course covers privacy, ethical, and legal issues related to collection, processing, storage, and distribution of personal and business data and information. The course explores different options available to insure data and information security and compliance.

ISC 553 Security Planning and Control
This course introduces the development of security policies, procedures, and plans for different organizations. It also covers security audit and security enhancement techniques in handling information across the enterprise

ISC 554 Global Networks and Web Security
This course examines security issues, and solutions in network, database, and the Internet environment. Security controls and concerns in ecommerce and online transactions are reviewed and assessed.

Graduate Capstone Course (3 Units)

 

GCS 599

 

Graduate Capstone

 

30

 

45

 

3

GCS 599 Graduate Capstone
Graduate Capstone is the final course for Master of Business Administration in Global Management. The student will develop and present a global strategic plan for a global institution or business either individually or as a member of a team. The capstone is presented to a panel of professionals who will rate and approve it. The capstone document is produced both in print and digital form.

 

 

TOTAL UNITS (CORE)

 

12

 

TOTAL UNITS (MAJOR)

 

15

 

TOTAL UNITS (ELECTIVES)

 

6

 

TOTAL UNITS (CAPSTONE)

 

3

TOTAL    UNITS     REQUIRED LEADERSHIP

FOR

MASTER

OF

BUSINESS

IN

GLOBAL

 

36


Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully graduate, all the following criteria and requirements must be met prior to the graduation:

The completion of 36 units from the approved required and elective courses based onthe catalog edition at the time of the admission.

 

  • Cumulative degree program Grade Points Average of "B" (3.0) or higher. Any course with "F" grade must be repeated.
  • All obligations including financial to Richfield College must be met before the release of official transcript and the diploma for the program.
  • A petition for graduation must be filed before the graduation by the student and be approved by the Registrar’s Office before the graduation.

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